Description
A1 steak sauce brings classic steakhouse flavor right to home kitchens with minimal effort. Crafted from pantry staples like tomato paste, vinegar, and spices, this zesty condiment elevates grilled meats and delivers restaurant-quality taste you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce Base Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) ketchup
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Sweetening and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional, for a smoky flavor)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, soy sauce, and Dijon mustard until thoroughly blended.
- Incorporate lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and smoked paprika, stirring until the mixture becomes uniform.
- Position the saucepan over medium heat, allowing the concoction to reach a gentle bubbling point without aggressive boiling.
- Reduce temperature to low, permitting the sauce to simmer and develop depth, periodically stirring to prevent scorching and promote even consistency.
- Continue cooking for approximately 12-15 minutes, watching the liquid gradually thicken and the flavors meld together.
- Carefully remove the saucepan from heat, allowing the homemade sauce to cool completely at room temperature.
- Once cooled, transfer the sauce into a sterilized glass container or airtight bottle for refrigeration.
- Preserve the sauce in the refrigerator, where it will maintain optimal flavor and quality for up to two weeks.
- Serve as a robust accompaniment to grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or use as a dynamic dipping sauce for various culinary creations.
Notes
- Customize heat levels by adding hot sauce or red pepper flakes for those who enjoy spicier condiments.
- Replace brown sugar with honey or maple syrup for a more natural sweetness and deeper flavor profile.
- Create a low-sodium version by using reduced-sodium soy sauce and eliminating added salt to suit dietary restrictions.
- Experiment with smoky variations by increasing smoked paprika or adding a drop of liquid smoke for enhanced depth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Condiment
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg